Beschreibung:

Chelsea White Porcelain Goat and Bee Milk Jug Circa 1745-49, incised triangle mark to the underside, designed by Nicholas Sprimont Of pear-shape, the base of the jug slip-cast with two opposing recumbent goats resting on an irregular mound base, beneath the curved spout, a large bee rests on a relief-molded tall blossoming tea plant, the applied handle naturalistically modeled as a foliate oak branch. Height 4 1/4 inches, width overall 3 1/4 inches. Nicholas Sprimont was born in Liege, a French-speaking region of Flanders and was active in London between 1716-1771. This form is thought to be inspired by a silver form that has yet to be located. For an incised triangle marked white example see the British Museum, London, no. 1888, 0307, II.16. Also see Christie's, London, 2 November 1998, ; 18 November 1999, ; and 11 October 2002, . C Estate of Sarah Belk Gambrell
Minor chips to oak leaves and to tip of bee's wing.